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Annual Report 2012 Delivered 1.05.2013 M i s s i o n V i s i o n To establish outreach and referral programs that provide a holistic approach to recovery for youth and families that have been impacted by violence and transition. To continue the growth of the foundation and to support a community of resources that is supported by concerned citizens/volunteers that will have a positive impact for the future of our children. Kids Empowering Kids

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Annual Report 2012Delivered 1.05.2013

M i s s i o n V i s i o n

To establish outreach and referral programs that provide a holistic approach to recovery for youth and families that have been impacted by violence and transition. To continue the growth of the foundation and to

support a community of resources that is supported by concerned citizens/volunteers that will have a positive impact for the future of our

children.Kids Empowering Kids

The Child Rescue Foundation, Inc.P.O. Box 102319.Denver.Co. 80250

3.628-0477 fax 3.753.9416e mail [email protected]

www.cr-foundation . org.

EIN: 46-1475789

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Letter from the Executive DirectorA Note for 2012This has been a difficult year for CRF, with 3 out of 4 board members suffering major medical problems. We also have been embroiled with legal issues regarding filings for EZ Postcard...Over 300,000 small non profits across the country were caught in the computer EZ Postcard foul up. Legislation passed this year addressed the fact that the IRS’s computer glitches were not the problems of the non profits, and that if these glitches occurred again, that all non profits are given 90 days of correspondence to become aware of any issues regarding filing electronically, instead of dis banning hundreds of thousands and making them refile for status. Still, thought out all of the hardships, we have endured and provided services and goods to over 15,000 needy Colorado children.We had to put on hold:The Heart of Imagination DayThe Make a Difference Day Project

Many in the non profit sector have been experiencing a major downturn in donations and financial contributions for the 2012 fiscal year. It is a direct result of our struggling economy. While we all are struggling with issues of solvency, we are not seeing our client numbers decreasing- in fact, we have experienced a 37% increase over last year, up from the 26% increase form the previous years..The Child Rescue Foundation is an organization has always operated lean and mean, and will continue to do so.

We will be looking at ways to further cut back spending, increase donor bases, and reach out to new potential grantors and financial supporters.

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I am enclosing a few articles from the December Colorado Non Profit Association on philanthropy in the 2009-2010 era for you to read. It is indeed interesting to see how our economic times have such a major trickle down impact on the non profit sector. It is still relevant today. Below- you will find an article highlighting the difficulties

we will have as a non profit community entering 2013.I believe in CRF and what we do and we as an organization and a Board are committed to working through these hard times and using our creativity and passion, as well as compassion for the clients we serve, and to help alleviate the devastating effects of violence or transition for our children.

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2012 end of year thoughts/Reprinted from the Colorado Association of Non Profits

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CRF revamping events for 2012-2013Our strategic board planning meeting in January resulted in several positive changes that CRF will implement in 2013. It is important for us to be able to continue to serve the over 15,000 children annually without sacrifice to programs, projects or events.

The Board has approved the following streamlining process for this year:

1. The Make A Difference Day Project ,which happens annually in October will be placed on hold for 2013 while we evaluate effectiveness and build a stronger model for our clients to be able to collect and participate in a bigger way.

2. Our past donors, including JP Morgan, Cardinal Health, Kohls, Church of Latter Day Saints, Unity Churches of Denver, Mile Hi Church of Denver, Woodmen of the World Ass. and many many more, will all receive a newsletter coming in September announcing the beginning of the supporting annual drive, The Teddy bear Project. This drive provides over 18,000 plush animals in a 3 month period to children in need. The agencies include:

The Juvenile Courts (avg annual 4500),Denver Department of Human Services (avg annual 15,000) 33 independent agencies serving metro area children impacted by violence and transition (avg annual 3000).

For these donors who have participated in the Make A Difference Project, we encourage you to come on board during the Sept through December drive to raise these plush animals for the children we serve.

Please let us know how you would like to participate:

1. Sign up to collect

2. Sign up to collect, have tagging party and deliver

3. Register as a receiver

Our focus for 2013 will be on impacting the community as a whole, rather than on our specific clientele. CANPO is reporting that donors are looking at gifting to non profits who see the entire picture instead of one bandaid one at a time.

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Each year, CRF works with Denver Kids, area schools, and the Department of Human Services providing relief to

children who need basic living items

Holiday Programs# of items collected and children served

Joanne Kappel, Founding Director, has worked in the not-for-profit sector for the past 13 years, and has assisted over 500 clients of stalking in their recovery. Ms. Kappel developed her commitment to assisting others through their crisis of domestic violence stemming from her personal experience as a victim. She was stalked for three years, both physically and through the court system. A dedicated mother and single parent, Joanne has been a commercial photographer for 36 years.

Ms. Kappel, has been an effective neighborhood activist who has sought to improve security and enhance property values in her Denver community. Not afraid to enlist her support in the toughest and most provocative of issues, Kappel resisted the lobbying of another liquor establishment in her neighborhood, by coordinating residents, government officials and the media to rally against the liquor store.

Kappel, an advocate for others, became a mentor to criminal youth offenders at the Colorado State Correctional Facility in Golden, CO. There, she worked with young adults and children through her self-help “Positive Choices” program. The program promoted personal responsibility to offenders who were convinced the only attention they were worthy of receiving was the attention they received from crime and incarceration.

CRF has Board representation and is actively involved as governing Board member of the Denver Domestic Violence Task Force and participate in VPEC (Violence Education Prevention), COVA, CCADV and CWWDV Committees. CRF also participates with DDVTF in the “Event to Prevent”, an effort to raise the awareness of violence on our children, with the help of the Rapids and the Broncos.

This year, one of CRF’s mission is to complete the 11th Annual Teddy Bear Project ™ . The TBP is a event for the community to participate in raising funds and teddy bears for distribution by CRF, Inc. to advocates, crisis

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workers, police and firefighters, who often comfort children in tragic and lonely situations.

Other programs include: the COP Project ™ (Children’s Outreach Project™) servicing daily needs of children in crisis, Case Management Project ™- working with victims on case by case assessment and planning for safety, TACT classes for self defense and the Pencil Box Project™, serving over 900 homeless youth with school supplies. In addition, the Colorado Drug Endangered Children’s Program provides children impacted by drugs with a new beginning. CRF, Inc.’s mission is to continue education and awareness of the crisis of domestic violence and to provide a voice for the children in family violence. CRF is a public speaker for this cause; working with children from elementary to middle school helping them make good choices in their life.

The current trust fund, managed by LPL Financial, is for survivors of domestic violence and stalking who seek financial relief from an already stressful and overwhelming situation.Several key goals have been reached this year, including a workbook for victims of domestic violence and stalking, used by both adults and children in their recovery. The book “Paper Layers™”, is a pictorial in depth look CRF’s recovery process. A child’s book on domestic violence also has been released. The book called “It’s Not Okay to Hit,” is a learning tool for adults and children.

The volunteers who make up the core of this organization have provided an ongoing support that has logged over 96,000 hours of service. Many of these volunteers come back year after year to become part of the CRF team. Thank you all for your compassion, support and wisdom in making this grassroots organization the success it has become.

Please access the web site for any further information you may need on this timely organization.

In gratitude,

Joanne Kappel Executive Director

Child Rescue Foundation, Inc.Board of Directors

Joanne Kappel, President, Executive DirectorElizabeth Henry, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President (President, Major NY Financial Institution)Darla Harrah- Intake/ Volunteer CoordinatorLowry Peacock, Head of Security (Police Officer, Parker, Colorado)Brittany Schwarzkopf- Programs Cyberstalking/Bully Proofing our Schools/ Current web managerJoe Ayala, Board Member at large, Outreach Representative (Qwest) Catherine Stahl Scheuber, Financial Advisor (Financial Advisor, Paine Webber, Inc.)Mary Beth Diedrick, Board Member at Large (Trauma Nurse, Denver Area Hospital)Amen Scott - web designer and managerHonorary Board member 10 years of service- Shelley Irish

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Highlights/Board recognition/Volunteer Recognition

Lowry Peacock- has been instrumental in developing the TACT program, and will look forward to 2013in having that program up and running. He is the primary security officer involved in managing events for CRF.Darla Harrah- an ongoing series of new projects for CRF and increasing service to children in need through DPS. Her passion for Art of My heart project has been a bonus for this organization.Chris Del Bene- University of Denver Intern- worked with CRF in a virtual capacity to update the CRF website and the FaceBook page.Brittany Peacock- her expertise in the area of cyberstalking and bullying in relationship to children will be a benefit in 2012 as we build a program directed at proactively addressing these issues for both students, parents and faculty. She currently oversees the web site and its updates and daily posts as well as the FaceBook updates and status.

We also would like to remember the volunteers who came and stayed:Julie Tipton- HeArt auction, MADDOver 500 girl scoutsLexie Cohn - standing side by side the executive director this year and researching ways for CRF to move more effectively into 2012. 196 volunteer hours while studying as an under grad at DU (May through November)All our community, faith and corporate supporters who number over 2000

Message from the BoardTotal number of people impacted 2012:

TBP: Girl Scouts collected.. 8937

Total number of troop leaders signed up.. 33 MHGS ..365

2011:Total: 6564 Kids 563 Adults:85

Clearinghouse donations: 17899 families and childrenOutreach:63599 familiesFinancial Assistance: 57Lectures/Speaking Engagements: 296/ total number of children: 8236Logging over 300,000 hours Volunteer hours: Over 96,000 logged 2010Board:Average of 10 hours per month x 4

580 annually/

ED 100 hours per month 400 extra hoursJuly through DecemberExtra 60 hours per month

360 hours

2012 has shown a steady increase of services of about 15% per year. The web site has logged an amazing 136,000 hits since 2000.

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Other Highlighted programs or major accomplishments

1. TBP- a wonderful but smaller year this year year for the community and schools and our amazing Girl Scouts of Colorado, as well as past donors who stepped up and filled in the gap. We got a late start in advertising with the Girl Scouts due to their procedural changes, and only got to announce the event for 3 weeks. While we are lower in enrollment for the program, the scouts came through like never before!! Since the Department of Human Services began taking only new animals, our efforts were well served by other needing populations which CRF diligently researched. Total: Kids Adults: 300

Budget: $12,472.00/Expenses $11102012...3478 total....2010 Girl Scouts collected... 72457/ 97 scout leaders and 817 girls participated this year/33 troops!TOTAL Revenue…$120.00

2. Heart Auction- this event was a new one day event with face painting, featured child artist, music and art area.

Budget: $12,134.93/ spent: $613.00

3.Make A Difference Day Project- has been placed on hold, but prior participants still wanted to collect and deliver that day. Over 400 animals were collected. On line registration is still available. This may change in 2012.

Budget: $500.00Expenses….$0Revenue: 0 many of our financial contributors and supporters this year, due to the economic downturn, have placed their giving cycles on hold for a year.

2. Court Liaison project ™-ongoing program for children needing assistance to an from courtWritten material: Workbook for Victims of Domestic Violence and Stalking ™ and It’s Not Okay to Hit ™ for Kids

3. The Art of My Heart Project is a wonderful holiday painting program of ceramics by local area children. Serving almost a 100 school children per year. A Banner year with donations and number of children served: Revenue: $75.00 Expense: 0

4. Information Workshops for Youtha. Domestic Violence Awareness projectb. Positive Awareness Internal Awareness and Tactics for Crisis in Awareness Training

classes for teensc. It’s Not Okay to Hitd. Awareness Workbook- 4 workbooks and CDs were sold this year

COP™-Children’s Outreach Project- providing food, school supplies, clothing and more to our homeless youth in Denver via Cole Middle School. Supported by local area hotel donations.

5. This year, CRF worked as the coordinator between Denver Department of Health and Human Services and the Mile High Church of Religious Science in providing brand new toys for over350 children. We welcome back again Jenee Pappas and ECM Holding Co who have supported this effort for 6 years running. Woodmen of the World donated $500.00 towards the Santa's Corner again. And we welcome 3 new sup[porters this year as well! project as well and we are grateful

for their support.

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6. The TACT class with the Denver Public School system , teaching elementary to high school

girls learning self defense and bully proofing tactics taught by Officer’s Peacock and Tarr, will also be place on hold till spring of 2012.

7. Case Management Project ™- over 43 victims of domestic violence receives services

this year with hands on approach for case management.

9.Art of My Heart Project this year will provide children with another creative outlook in creating works of art through pottery at specific times of the year.This year, the project has taken in:2012.................................$75.00/expenses 02011.................................$2016.00/Expenses $960.002010.................................$496.00/Expenses...$150.002009.................................+ $853.00/ Expenses....$748.002008 $118.00/2007 $65.00/ Expenses -$60.00 2008

10.Pencil Box Project- a banner year for kids and our donors! Income: $1040.00 Spent on supplies so far for 2012............$1000.00

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Primary programs

Child Rescue Foundation, Inc. Program Offerings

Workshops and SeminarsPositive Awareness/Internal Awareness (PAIA) WorkshopAwareness Workbook/Seminar for Victims of Domestic Violence and Stalking*Dating Violence and Youth Violence Awareness ProgramsCyber Stalking and the Law for ChildrenIdentifying Domestic ViolenceDomestic Violence and Our Kids WorkshopEducation/Awareness ProgramsTeddy Bear Project*HeArt Through a Child’s Eyes Art Auction*“It’s Not Okay to Hit”, Children’s Book written by the Board of Directors of CRF

Make A Difference Day Project- with USA Weekend Newspaper and Paul Newman Foundation, this organization strives to impact 1000 families each year with goods

Referral/Support ProgramsChild Rescue Website24/7 Phone Service for Victims

Tactics for Awareness in Crisis Training: The Get Away Techniques for Self Defense (TACT)*Victim to Victor Program- Case Management for Victims and ChildrenHeArt Through a Child’s Eyes Art Auction*Awareness Workbook for Victims of Domestic Violence and Stalking*

Clearinghouse for Families- providing basic needs to children and families with support form faith and corporate communities/donations of clothing, school supplies and food

Prevention ProgramsConflict Management for Children

Tactics for Awareness in Crisis Training: The Get Away Techniques for Self Defense (TACT)*Teddy Bear Project*CLP-Court Liaison Project

*Programs listed in more than one category.

Philanthropy/Giving CirclesGalvanizing community With Sponsors and supporters such as:

Tipton Family FoundationMile High Church

Woodmen of the WorldUnity Churches of Denver

Gilpin Marriot Residence Inn

Giorgio MPI

Vail ResortsCANPO

JP MorganZachry Engineering

Colorado PERAEMC Insurance

Mile High United Way

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Out in the CommunityProjects that make a difference:TBP- final numbers for 2007:26,072 /2008 14,348/2009-/2009 11337/2010...8673/2011.....6564...2012.....3478

Colorado Drug Endangered Kids Project over 350 children received ongoing school needs

Volunteer hours- since 1999, over 101,000 man hours. The Board annually devotes, on average, 10 average hours and 30 hours per month per Board member during high event times.

Program Donations 2012Child Rescue Foundation, Inc.

In Kind Gifts

Santa,s CornerMile Hi Church 330

Unity Church 10

[email protected]

Amanda Merton 15

Woodmen of the World Check for $750.00

Subject: troop 74446

1342 + 11/7/2012 Kristen MasseyWendy Deibertparent volunteer for Troop 74446720.340.4429

Samantha McCormick

Jennifer OlstromU.S. Securities & Exchange Commission.

7 large garbage bags

10.30. to Warren Village

Y 350

Toni Sickinger 12/7 TROOP 2507

10 5 145 11.19 sant aclaus shop

Angie Barrett 7/4 116

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2889

Name: Romina Tehrani

Liza M. RatanaExclusive Resorts, LLC

1515 Arapahoe Street

Tower 3, Suite 300

Denver, CO 80202

Office: 303.226.4012

Fax: 303.474.7223

Eileen RobinsonPeace Action Club Parent Coordinator

Slavens K-8

235 11.18

Amy Collie

303-437-5300

Bethann Martin720-939-4068

Daisy Troop 4474

Signed in 368 11.17.2012

Cheryl Chase Criag Colorado

Troop

Vicki Kravitz Troop # 2715 & 1525

20 4 170 11.18

Darby Petit Troop 4303 14 2 31 11.18

Donna Hoffman

Troop 2920 4 2 330/Unity RosaLinda

Allyson Willey 10 years old

6.2012 43

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U Park 5.2012 283

Name: Sarina May

8.8.2012

JessAmy McDonald Troop 64573 YES 6 6 30 1.19.2012Darby Petitt Girl Scout Troop

#5-4303

Tonya Bunce Troop 50633 10 2Holly Ray 43616 11.29

Walmart66

Name: David gallegosEmail: [email protected]

VolunteerMatch 7.2012

Name: Abigail LozanoEmail: ab

Zip: 80110

ISEC Inc 33 Inverness Drive E, Englewood CO 80112

Megan Davis 8.12.2012 We have (6) backpacks full of the entire list for elementary school kids. In addition to this we collected:

3 – Backpacks

2 – 3 Ring Binders

1 – Trapper Portfolio

6 – Packages of Wide Ruled Paper

10 – 4 oz Glue

13 – Sets of Washable Markers

3 – Sets of Watercolors

12 – Sets of Colored Pencils

17 – Rulers

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2 – Zipper Pencil Pouches

5 – Boxes of Crayons

1 – Text Book Cover

6 – Packages of Pencils

5 – Packages of Pens

8 – Packages of Glue Sticks

3 – Protractors

3 – Notebooks

Irene ShickEmail: imshick

11.19.2012

Nicole McVey The Gap

14500 West Colfax Suite 270Lakewood CO 80401

Samantha 720-400-

11/2 6 bags of donations

Unity Church of Denver

9 bags of school supplies9.10.2012

Danielle Thomas

Equity Apartments

dthoma 8.17.2012 It sounds like I have 5 - 6 office boxes of school supplies with all kinds of supplies:

10-15 notebooks4-5 backpackshighlighters5-10 packs of crayonsmarkers, colored pencils5-10 pkg pencilsscissorspens

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glue sticks, glue

Jenée Pappas | Administrative AssistantEMC Companies8181 E.

Backpacks and supplies...value $600

8.17.2012

Erika Meszaros

HR Manager

T: 720.214.1909

noodles & company

520 Zang Street

Broomfield, Colorado 80021

Good Morning JoAnn,

Thank you for speaking with me this morning. I am inquiring on additional information on the backpacks for kids and the Teddy Bear Drive. Please send me any lists or information you may have.Thanks!

Erika

W.J. Bradley Lorrie Lorrie.Schaller@w

Ends 8/31 See attached list

jennifer.crawford@c

Jennifer CrawfordAdministrative Assistant

ealth

Denver, Co

720.374.8300 Ext. 0

Fax 303.307.1888

Signed up 8.24.2012

9.23.2012 4 boxes school supplies

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Jan.bond@brookdaleli

Jan Bond 10695 W. 17th Avenue, Lakewood CO 80215

8/24/2012 date due

11/2 more donations

Jerry Christianson

Woodmen of the World

8.18.2012 A few supplies

Jess Anderson Misc items pencils,

highlighters, soaps, deodorant, activity books, chalk, little makeup kits, bath sponges, shaving cream, toothpaste, tooth brushes, and jewelry.

9.1.2012 20 kids

Jan.Bond Jan BondDirector of Optimum LifeWestland Meridian Retirement Community10

2 boxes supplies 9.27.2012

kathleen.norm Name: kathleen Comments:This sounds like a great project for the 4th-6th grade Student Council at our children's school ( which hasn't yet been elected).

10.8.2012

Donations 2011 TBP + 6564 from communityU Park Elementary 355 355

Private donorPattyMile Hi Church

303-274-0933 6/2/ drop off Unity

Carol RoddiniPrivate dinor out of VA

7.2 Box #13 Raike collector bears + 20 small boyds bears+ 4 more boxes (80

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total)

Sue McPeek 1023 Poplar StreetDenver CO 80220

40 VIB Bears repeat donor

PBPSubject: Re: From CRF Pencil Box Drive begins Date: 8/4/2011 9:37:06 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time From: [email protected] Reply

We have 4 backpacks but a lot of all the other stuff.  I have counted but just eyeing the collection there is about 22 , 1 to 2 1/2 inch binders.  And like a said a bunch of other stuff.

Jenée M. Pappas | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTEMC Insurance Companies8181 E. TUFTS AVE SUITE 500 | DENVER, CO 80237-2580P.O. Box 370010 | DENVER, CO 80237-0010Tel: 720.200.3707 | 800.696.2362 x3707 Fax: 888.992.3753 [email protected] | www.emcins.comEMC INSURANCE COMPANIES

08/08/11 To Denver Kids

Cardinal Health (Jean)

4 large boxes filled with supplies + 2 Texas Instrumetns calcualtors

08/04/11 To Denver Kids

CO PERA 17 heavy packed backpacks + 260/615 I cash

08/11/01 To Denver Kids

Woodmen of the World

9 fully packed backpacks _+ other misc odds and neds

08/15/11 To Denver Kids

Cash Flow - YTD

1/1/2012 through 12/1/2012

OUTFLOWS

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CharityCash Flow - YTD

1/1/2012 through 11/26/2012

Category 1/1/2012- 11/26/2012

OUTFLOWSCharity

Charity:Cash Contrib. 160.00Charity:non Cash Contrib. 1,500.00

TOTAL Charity 1,660.00TOTAL OUTFLOWS 1,660.00

OVERALL TOTAL-1,660.00Misc to Aurora shooting victims....$1500.00

Program Donations 2010Child Rescue Foundation, Inc.

In Kind GiftsTBP

Mile Hi Church 02/14/10 40 bags 1200

ARC January 25 boxes bears 520

University Hills Elementary

4.2 435

Unity 3.2 225 bears + medical supplies

McPeeks June 2010` 85 North American Signature bears

Mile Hi Church May 200 bears

Unity Church May-September 400

Easter DriveARC 80 baskets

Unity of Denver Candy for 30 children

CRF 80 eggs + grass

Pencil Box ProjectWoodmen assoc. 27 fully packed

backpacks + 8 boxes

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Colorado Pera Kate [email protected]

9.2 We’ve collected nearly $700 in cash donations and 22 or so backpacks and various school supplies

Zachry Engineering 8.201067 fully packed backpacks + 4 boxes supplies(value $4000?) 4 teams donated avg $600

MiscSusan Carter

9203 S. Lost Hill Dr.

Lone Tree, CO 80124

720.839.7990

Unity Church

17 loaded backpacks – both high school and elementary

96 boxes of Kleenex

12 rolls of paper towels

6 boxes of school supplies

EMC Jenee Pappas 9.2 8 backpacks + supplies

2009In Kind Gifts

TBPMisc Schools 395 1.09Rachael Chapel720-424-3429

Shank Elementary 175 06/01/09

University Park 385 4.09

Unity 435

Pencil Box ProjectEMC Insurance 8.09

8 fully packed backpacks + school supplies Jenée Pappas | Administrative Assistant

EMC Insurance Companies - Denver Branch

Colorado PERA35 fully packed backpacks + $583.00 in donations

CRF donated $195.00 to Denver Kids for school supplies

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Woodmen Rocky Mountain Camp 999 Jerry Christensen

35 backpacks + 4 boxes of binders

Berkeley of UCCTamara Boyton

16 packed backpacks

Holly KingSr. Staff Accountant

Jacobs Entertainmentbackpacks

2008In Kind Gifts

TBP 10,621 11.20.08Corp/Donor What Amount # Served

Green Mountain High School

Vanessa [email protected]

99 plush animals

Lissa WelshLand Title [email protected]

Plush animals from Eastern Star masonic3/3/08

300

Tracey Fleming 3.08 GS 495

Misc yard sales and Unity Plush animals 399

Twyla Hassel2566 S. independence Ct.Lakewood CO 80227

78 plush animals

Dan Tamburello/CRF 1 laptop computer for the disabled DDHS adult services

ARC Baskets for DDHS 350

Make A Difference Day 2008 2635/Diapers 802/Blankets 11PBP 2008

EMC Insurance 11 backpacksWoodmen of the World Assured Life Association

8000 E. Maplewood Ave #150Greenwood Village, CO 80111

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Old Mutual Capital 4643 S Ulster St # 600, Denver, CO ATT: Joyce Hanley/ Office Manager

[email protected]

14 Backpacks

6 Pencil Boxes

1 Small Bottle of Purell Sanitizer

13 Bottles of Elmer’s Glue

15 Notebooks

(1) 24-pk of Pencils

(2) 12-pk Glue Sticks

(1) 2-pk Glue Sticks

(2) Single Glue Sticks

(2) Large Elmer’s Glue Sticks

(6) 8-pk Sharpie Highlighters

(2) 10-pk Board Line markers

(1) 10-pk Fine Line Markers

(1) 48-pk Crayons

(13) 24-pk Crayons

6 Protractor/Compass Combos

(2) 12-pk Colored Pencils

2 Packs 50-page College Rule Notebook Paper

31 Pocket Folders

154 Spiral Notebook Pads

 www.oldmutualcapital.com

Trident?? Corp.Annie Finnegan600 South Cherry Street Suite 1000Denver Colorado 80246

78 backpacks and supplies

CRF 85 backpacks + supplies

2007In Kind Gifts

TBP Corp/Donor What Amount # ServedMisc Teddy bears 428 ARC sort 428Jazzercise 42Unity drop off 1.07 258University Park Elementary 147 to B. Bosley 3/1/07 147University Park 267 to Roshunda Jefferson

Clayton Family Services 3.3.07University park 3.07 Teddy bears and plushies 150Misc/PU Unity 4.12.2007/to Denver county juvenile

Plush Animals 255 255

5.07 226Private donors

226

6.07 460 Unity +to Cancer Buddies

460 460

6.07 162 Cancer Buddies 1627.22.2007 CubScout 287 2877.22.07 Unity 2349.20.07 Unity 21610.27.07 MADD 4050

11.07 Unity 483 newspaper donations

11.07 Newspaper 287 289

Unity 11.07 newspaper 392

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Unity 12.10.07 322

Jazzercise 127

COP Corp/Donor What Amount # Served

Easter Drive DDHS 13 boxes arc 120 plushies47 baskets6 bags grass

ARC 34 boxes x 12 coats each 408

Financial Support Out Corp/Donor What Amount # ServedCRF School supplies $430.00

DDHHSEaster basket DriveCorp/Donor What Amount # Served

CRF Baskets 400Grassribbon

Pencil Box7.0.01 EMC Janna Pappas 7 fully packed backpacks

Colorado PERA 29 backpacks $1119 in cash

MADD 4050 stuffed animals 4050

Santa's CornerMile Hi Church 250 families

+ 1500 stocking stuffers

ARC Special Request DDHS Winter donor drive Plus size clothing – to be given to homeless clients, they have been unable to find them in the thrift

stores because of the size Diapers and formula – to be given to abused and neglected babies Stuffed animals – used for abused and neglected children as well as for holiday gifts for children from

low-income families Santa’s Corner – names, ages and suggested gifts provided – these are children who are dealing with

abuse and neglect issues, the staff person provides these gifts to the children during the visits with the parents

Christmas stocking stuffers – any small toys that will fit in a Christmas stocking – stockings are provided to low-income children and homeless children, some may be given to abused and neglected kids also depending on how much is donated for the program

Used or new baskets (from ARC would be appreciated) – the baskets are going to be used to create gift baskets for our seniors and disabled adults, they may also be used to create other gifts for our clients

2006 donations Children’s’ Outreach project Pencil Box Project ™

Item Donor Recipient Date Ongoing? School supplies for 90 children

CRF DPS/EOP program 2003-2004 yes 90

$300 school supplies/ 65

children

ReMax DPS 2004 yes 284

100 new backpacks

Hannigan DPS/ Colorado Drug Enforcement

100

Fully assembled backpacks 32

MPI 2004 32

Fully assembled backpacks 62

MPI 2003 62

Govt-Marian= 25 packs complete 36

36

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Ann Smith GSMHC

22 glue,13 pkg pencils, 25 rulers, 9 pkgs paper 8/2/04

13

CRF$215 in school supplies 8.04

56 backpacks and supplies

56

Ann Smith GSMHC

22 glue,13 pkg pencils, 25 rulers, 9 pkgs paper 8/2/04

CRF$215 in school supplies 8.04

56 backpacks and supplies

ARC 8.05.05 255 animals + 9 fully packed backpacks

Fro Dianne (Sonja) + Brenda

Vail Resort Bill Mitchell 7.04 Box of soaps Uniteens 13 puzzles 6 bags of clothing 15 video tapes 6 games/box of 23

booksChildren’s House 9 water bottles for

Cole23 miles PU

Healing from the Heart

9 water bottles for Cole

11 miles PU

Clancy wells 1 softball glove and water bottle

CRF 8 softball glovesCatherine Scheuber

2 softball gloves

SEE CARDINAL HEALTH BELOWDenver Kids 25 pkgs diapers CRF

10 cans formula CRFCardinal HealthUnity

ARC 8.05.05 $550 in clothing vouches for families + clothes

Olsson Associates 7.19.06 35 kits and suppliesLaDawn/LaPera 15 backpacks

for kids15 children +$700

Deb Ingell 500 supplies Troop # 665 500Cardinal Health 2005Diaper Drive march 580 Pkgs diapers 6 cans formula $20 cash donation

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Financial Highlights

Cash Flow – YTD:2 IN and OUTFLOW

GrSalesRegister Report - 2012Cash Flow - YTD:2

Current Balance:

Available Balance:

Projected Balance:

Last Statement Date:

$8,829.93

$8,671.31

$8,671.31

10/31/2012

1/1/2012 through 11/22/2012

INFLOWSGr Sales 8,843.08Online Data Inc -38.97TOTAL INFLOWS 8,804.11

Cash Flow - YTD

1/1/2012 through 11/26/2012

Category 1/1/2012- 11/26/2012

INFLOWSGr Sales 7,284.31Online Data Inc -119.40TOTAL INFLOWS 7,164.91

OUTFLOWSAutoAuto:Fuel 303.21TOTAL Auto 303.21Bank Chrg 86.00CharityCharity:Cash Contrib. 160.00Charity:non Cash Contrib. 1,500.00TOTAL Charity 1,660.00Commission 1,500.00Entertain 49.93Event 75.00Misc214.00Office 75.00Online Data Exp 1,092.30Postage 156.08Rent 2,035.00

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Supplies 556.27Supplies, Bus 479.99Tax 58.50Tax:Business 50.00TOTAL Tax 108.50Telephone, Bus1,856.27TOTAL OUTFLOWS 10,247.55

OVERALL TOTAL -3,082.64

Gr SalesCash Flow - YTD

1/1/2012 through 11/26/2012

Category 1/1/2012- 11/26/2012

INFLOWSGr Sales 7,284.31TOTAL INFLOWS 7,284.31

OVERALL TOTAL 7,284.31

1/1/2011 through 11/22/2011

Date Account NumDescription Memo Tag Clr Amount

INCOME 8,804.11

EXPENSESCash Flow - YTD

1/1/2012 through 11/26/2012

Category 1/1/2012- 11/26/2012

OUTFLOWSAutoAuto:Fuel 303.21TOTAL Auto 303.21TOTAL OUTFLOWS 303.21

OVERALL TOTAL -303.21

Bank fees Cash Flow - YTD

1/1/2012 through 11/26/2012

Category 1/1/2012- 11/26/2012 OUTFLOWS Bank Chrg 86.00 TOTAL OUTFLOWS 86.00 OVERALL TOTAL -86.00

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CharityCash Flow - YTD

1/1/2012 through 11/26/2012

Category 1/1/2012- 11/26/2012

OUTFLOWSCharityCharity:Cash Contrib. 160.00 + 1500.00TOTAL Charity 160.00TOTAL OUTFLOWS 2100.00

OVERALL TOTAL -2100.00

EVENT Cash Flow - YTD

1/1/2012 through 11/26/2012

Category 1/1/2012- 11/26/2012

OUTFLOWSEvent 75.00TOTAL OUTFLOWS 75.00

OVERALL TOTAL -75.00

Office Misc.

1/1/2012 through 11/26/2012

Category 1/1/2012- 11/26/2012

OUTFLOWSOffice 75.00Supplies 556.27Supplies, Bus 479.99TOTAL OUTFLOWS 1,111.26

OVERALL TOTAL -1,111.26

Rent

1/1/2012 through 11/26/2012

Category 1/1/2012- 11/26/2012

OUTFLOWSRent 2,035.00TOTAL OUTFLOWS 2,035.00

OVERALL TOTAL -2,035.00

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Internal Audit for Child Rescue Foundation 5/1/2008-5/1/2009 Ji Zhao

The main purpose of this report is to express Child Rescue Foundation’s operation during May 2008 to May 2009. The

way of doing that is we keep track of their cash flows during the period and specified the cash distributions. From these numbers, we’ll have a general idea about how Child Rescue Foundation (CRF) spent their money and where they fund their income.

Based on Balance Sheet and Income Statement of 2008 and 2009, we separate cash flows into two parts: cash inflows and cash outflows. Then under each item, we sum up the cash flows into operating, investing and financing operations to show how we’ve spent our cash through the year. The total cash inflows for 2008-2009 financial year is $7,748.15 and the total cash outflows is $8020.75. This means CRF’s cash item is $272.6 lower than 2007-2008. Besides that we can also tell from the table below that operating cash inflow plays a very important role for the year-89.34% of the total inflows and the operating outflows has an even higher proportion-99% of the total outflows.

Inflows OutflowsOperating 89.34% 99%Investing 10.65% 0.00%Financing 0.01% 1%

Besides the three general cash distribution branches, we also want to know what item is included under each general column. So we specified each general ones into actual income and expense to demonstrate CRF’s major operation condition. By following pie charts, we can see clearly about how we generate the money and how we spent them: (See the resources from Appendix two)

From the charts above we learnt that most of CRF’s cash was generated by Gr Sales-77% of the total cash inflows, it tells us that Gr Sale is the most important one resource of operating cash inflows. Besides Gr Sale, CRF can also generate money from Charity, but it only play a small part of the income-11% of the total Cash inflows. In addition, dividend income also contributes 11% of the inflows. CFR barely has any financing income through the year 2008-2009, that because we concentrated most of our energy on gathering sales.

The cash outflows distribution charts gives us a clue about how CFR spent their money during the year and this is the most important part of the total operation as CFR is a nonprofit organization which commits to help children. The largest amount of expense comes from rent-22% of the total expense. Telephone, Charity and events followed it by 16%, 12% and 12%. This means, CFR has spent most of its capital on supporting daily operation and charity.

Appendix:1. Database of Cash flows:

Cash FlowsCash Inflows through 5/1/2008-5/1/2009

Operating Cash Inflows: $6,922.16 Investing Cash Inflows: $825.00 Financing Cash Inflows: $0.99

Total Cash Inflows: $7,748.15 Cash Outflows through 5/1/2008-5/1/2009

Operating Cash Outflows: $7941.25 Investing Cash Outflows: $0.00 Financing Cash Outflows: $79.46

Total Cash Outflows: $8020.75 ($272.60)

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Total Net Cash Flows

2. Details and proportions under Inflows and Outflows:Cash Inflows

Bonus $28.01

Gr Sales $6,052.22 Reimburse $28.01 Interest Income $0.99Dividends $825Charity $813.92Security Transaction Profit $0.00

Cash OutflowsCharity $975 Event $996.92 Auto $472.21 Office $212.92 Postage $118.54 Groceries $126.37 Rent $1,795.00 Supplies $827.07 Telephone $1,281.47 Telephone Bus $192.43 Dining $11.03 On-line Data Exp $449.40 Dues $50.00 To Cash $100.00 Tax $42.30 Entertain $183.31 Tax Business $107.32 Bank Charge $79.46

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Professional Development

Professional developmentWe are planning for Phase VIII of Child Rescue Foundation, Inc. Since the inception of CRF in January of 1999, we have grown to a productive Board of 4, each with their own special talents and strengths, dedicated to the mission of educating and assisting children/ families who have been impacted by domestic violence homicide, and violence in our society. In November of 2000, during the first annual Teddy Bear Project, I met many of you who shared the same vision and commitment.From the early part of 2000 to the spring of 2006, we have seen shifts in the organization. Some of the faces you have seen have moved on to different places in their lives, and many other new faces are emerging. I am excited to see Phase VII of this organization kick into high gear. We all have spent hours towards the “mundane” however very important part of organizing and structuring a successful non-profit, and because of your hard work, we have been able to raise the bar and go to the next level. Your efforts are paying off; we have gained momentous recognition from our peers in the domestic violence field, the media and the governmental agencies who support our mission.In 2006, expansion of most major projects, including the Make A Difference day project to include kits for all participants + increase awareness of corporate sponsored donor programs.This project has been moved to hibernation status till 2012 due to a decrease in donor participation. The HeArt auction will launch during July 4th weekend, and coincide with the Cherry Creek Arts festival and the Denver Public Library for a 1 day Children’s’ Festival. This years goal is to fully automate the Teddy bear Project online for all participants to use.We also saw CRF expand into the homeless area and work with kids in transition in providing many items of daily need to those who are in transition.

Our priority and focus from this point is to implement and strengthen our fundraising wheel.We are committed to building the foundation to a greater height to address the needs of many more children.

2009 has seen financial contributions dipped significantly, but thanks to Mile High United Way and other generous donors, we will ride the storm of the financial chaos and be able to see 2010 ring a new year of optimism. As 2011 leaves us, we are looking forward and are removing programs that are causing strain for us, and keeping the programs that help the most children in our community. We have decided to not cut back on any services for children, maintaining over 15,000 children with needs annually. In the staretgic planning for 2012, all eyes in the non profit sector are on addressing the community, instead of impacting our clients alone.2011 Program overhaulTBP: goal: simplify the project:

1. Meet with MHGS Council and their troop leaders November and May2. Successfully data-based all volunteers and tracked deliveries3. All kits are now on CD Rom, and the web site has been re vamped for easier upload and

participation.4. Focus on financial support of this program5. Grant writing increase

Heart Auction: keep simplifying but get more exposure1. More entertainment/draw for kids2. Magician for one full day3. Professional face painting supplies- done4. Liason for face painters 20125.

MADD: keep the on line registration with Metro Volunteers and Volunteermatch.com, but have private collections and taggings that day as well as delivery. This may change n 2012.Backpack Drive : begin in March: Accessing 200 (10% increase) children with fully packed backpacks for Sept. Corp. support? Faith support?

COP Project: Base on the 12 month calendar of giving, how do we continue to build this outreach project and

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what support could like in 2012.

Art of my Heart- possibly increase this project to include a Dessert and Tea Painting Day(s)

Overhauls 2012Brand New computers and updated software- all computers were 11 years

old with outdated an barley functioning softwareWeb site overhaul- we need to invest in a complete overhaul, including

social networking cues I.e Twitter, FaceBook, and Lin kIn.This year we have finally stepped into the 21st century, and now have

modern, portable and sleek,elegant signage that is easy to transport and more marketable for us.

January begin to plan for February Personal Hygiene items

Drive/March Clothing Drive February

Hotel Donation DriveGoal: Sheets, towels, personal hygiene items

March Clothing Drive for children, ages K-12, new and slightly

loved April

Diaper and Blanket Drive for preemies, newborns and pull ups diapers for up to 2 year olds

May Art of My Heart event for Mother's Day Formula Drive for infants

June, July, August -planning dates for the back to School Drives September - Backpack Drive- a back to school drive for back

packs, and major school supplies October- CRF and your organization teaming up with the USA

Weekend newspaper for 13th Annual Make A Difference Day Project- a one day affair designed to impact the greatest number of children in our area-details to follow

November- planning for the Teddy Bear Project and Coat Drive for Kids

December -Teddy bear Project 4 through Nov. 16th

Art of My Heart event for the holidays

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Focus 2013 What are the basic responsibilities of nonprofit boards?

Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit BoardsDETERMINE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND PURPOSES

A statement of mission and purposes should articulate the organization's goals, means, and primary constituents served. It is the board of directors' responsibility to create the mission statement and review it periodically for accuracy and validity. Each individual board member should fully understand and support it.

SELECT THE CHIEF EXECUTIVEBoards must reach consensus on the chief executive's job description and undertake a careful search process to find the most qualified individual for the position.

SUPPORT THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND ASSESS HIS OR HER PERFORMANCEThe board should ensure that the chief executive has the moral and professional support he or she needs to further the goals of the organization. The chief executive, in partnership with the entire board, should decide upon a periodic evaluation of the chief executive's performance.

ENSURE EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNINGAs stewards of an organization, boards must actively participate with the staff in an overall planning process and assist in implementing the plan's goals.

ENSURE ADEQUATE RESOURCESOne of the board's foremost responsibilities is to provide adequate resources for the organization to fulfill its mission. The board should work in partnership with the chief executive and development staff, if any, to raise funds from the community.

MANAGE RESOURCES EFFECTIVELYThe board, in order to remain accountable to its donors, the public, and to safeguard its tax-exempt status, must assist in developing the annual budget and ensuring that proper financial controls are in place.

DETERMINE, MONITOR, AND STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES The board's role in this area is to determine which programs are the most consistent with an organization's mission, and to monitor their effectiveness.

ENHANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC STANDINGAn organization's primary link to the community, including constituents, the public, and the media, is the board. Clearly articulating the organization's mission, accomplishments, and goals to the public, as well as garnering support from important members of the community, are important elements of a comprehensive public relations strategy.

ENSURE LEGAL AND ETHICAL INTEGRITY AND MAINTAIN ACCOUNTABILITYThe board is ultimately responsible for ensuring adherence to legal standards and ethical norms. Solid personnel policies, grievance procedures, and a clear delegation to the chief executive of hiring and managing employees will help ensure proper decorum in this area. The board must establish pertinent policies, and adhere to provisions of the organization's bylaws and articles of incorporation.

RECRUIT AND ORIENT NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND ASSESS BOARD PERFORMANCEAll boards have a responsibility to articulate and make known their needs in terms of member experience, skills, and many other considerations that define a "balanced" board composition. Boards must also orient new board members to their responsibilities and the organization's history, needs, and challenges. By evaluating its performance in fulfilling its responsibilities, the board can recognize its achievement and reach consensus on which areas need to be improved.

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From Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards. Washington, DC: National Center for Nonprofit Boards, Revised 1996.

What are the responsibilities of an individual board member?

Individual Board Member ResponsibilitiesAttend all board and committee meetings and functions, such as special events. Be informed about the organization's mission, services, policies, and programs. Review agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings. Serve on committees or task forces and offer to take on special assignments. Make a personal financial contribution to the organization. Inform others about the organization.

Suggest possible nominees to the board who can make significant contributions to the work of the board and the organization

Keep up-to-date on developments in the organization's field. Follow conflict of interest and confidentiality policies. Refrain from making special requests of the staff.

Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the organization's annual financial statements.

Personal characteristics to consider

Ability to: listen, analyze, think clearly and creatively, work well with people individually and in a group. Willing to: prepare for and attend board and committee meetings, ask questions, take responsibility and follow through on a given assignment, contribute personal and financial resources in a generous way according to circumstances, open doors in the community, evaluate oneself.

Develop certain skills if you do not already possess them, such as to: cultivate and solicit funds, cultivate and recruit board members and other volunteers, read and understand financial statements, learn more about the substantive program area of the organization.

Possess: honesty, sensitivity to and tolerance of differing views, a friendly, responsive, and patient approach, community-building skills, personal integrity, a developed sense of values, concern for your nonprofit's development, a sense of humor.

From Board Building. Washington, DC: National Center for Nonprofit Boards, 1995.

Duty of CareThe duty of care describes the level of competence that is expected of a board member, and is commonly expressed as the duty of "care that an ordinarily prudent person would exercise in a like position and under similar circumstances." This means that a board member owes the duty to exercise reasonable care when he or she makes a decision as a steward of the organization.

Duty of LoyaltyThe duty of loyalty is a standard of faithfulness; a board member must give undivided allegiance when making decisions affecting the organization. This means that a board member can never use information obtained as a member for personal gain, but must act in the best interests of the organization.

Duty of ObedienceThe duty of obedience requires board members to be faithful to the organization's mission. They are not permitted to act in a way that is inconsistent with the central goals of the organization. A basis for this rule lies in the public's trust that the organization will manage donated funds to fulfill the organization's mission. From The Legal Obligations of Nonprofit Boards: A Guidebook for Board Members. Washington, DC: National Center for Nonprofit Boards, 1997.

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Q&A Moving Ahead in 2013Please take a few moments to reflect on your position here, not from the perspective of where you currently are, but where your talents and strengths move you to be. Remember there are no right or wrong answers this is for you to request/fill a position that bests fits you!

4. What do you feel are your strengths? Please list at least five. What has made you feel good about being part of this organization? Short answer.

5. What has made you feel uncomfortable? Short answer. Have we provided a positive avenue for you to excel and honor your mission? Yes or no. Any suggestions?

6. Are we honoring and utilizing your talents? Yes or no.7. How can your goals be fulfilled within this organization? Short answer.8. How many hours realistically can you devote to CRF now? Per month ____ 9. Are you looking for a full time job? Yes or no.10. Can you see yourself working at the CRF Child Center in 5 years? Yes or no.Comments:

New Board Member Recommendations:

Recommendations:Name Address Phone/e mail____________________________ ________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _____________________________

2013 Focus/Possible ideas/Round TableProject Revenue possibility Calendar Start/finishCOP 2013Workbook 2013Kids books 2013TBP $2500.00 12 months 2013Giving Circles

PHASE IVGrantsTBPWorkbookTACTMake A difference Day $10000 grant Annual October/begin to organize in AugustBoard Ideas Focus 2010:

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Moving ahead 2013Tentative Calendar 2013 CRF, Inc.Highlights for 20131. Projects:September: Teddy Bear Project6July: Heart Through a Child’s Eyes Art AuctionOngoing: COPCourt Liaison ProjectOctober: Make A Difference Day- private donations and deliverySanta’s Corner December2. Possible Projects 2013:Teddy Bear Project HeArt Through a Child’s Eyes Art AuctionMADD Make A Difference DayWorkbook/Children’s BookGrants-Past PresentGiving CirclesTACTArt of My heart expansion- Tea and Dessert plate painting?Each Board member is assigned 2 projects to design and implement for 2013

Ideas:Feast for Future: Chair massage and raffle items (we need more raffle items)TACT classesCold Stone- cake monthCar ShowConcerts/poetry festivals

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CRF is proudly supported byTipton Foundation

Mile High ChurchDenver Human ServicesWoodmen of the World

Zachry EngineeringDenver Public SchoolsMayor Hickenlooper

Kid CaresMile High United Way

MDC HoldingsEMC Insurance

Jackson National Life InsuranceColorado PERA

Mile High United Way

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Every day of every month, the Child Rescue Foundation gives back to the community and families in crisis in many ways.Lives are touched.Possibilities, Safety and security uncovered and recovery begins.Hope is found.

Granting wishes to families and children impacted by violence since 1999

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Personal Stories about the Teddy Bear Project:“…I am writing to thank you for the wonderful work you do…my son, Nicholas, 3, fell out of his bedroom window. When we got to the hospital, he was surrounded by people he

didn’t know and screaming… A nurse left the room and came back with one of your bears and it’s heart shaped tag, and he immediately fell quiet. It not only comforted him, but

me as well….”

From Kendra, a 10 year old participating:“..I hope to make these children grow up happier from our donations. I hope we touch their hearts with each teddy bear.From Kelli.. this was such a wonderful education for all of the children who need a hug and a smile in hard times. A hug from me to you..”

From a Daisy Troop Scout (age 5) after participating in the Teddy Bear Project....I feel loved, happy, cheerful and nice and last, I feel grateful. That’s how I feel because a sad

kid will get a toy I gave and feel better……

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BiancaBianca is a student at a school in NW Denver, which has a large number of homeless and disadvantaged youth. Her passion is to play sports, primarily softball. Many of these children decide daily, whether to pay rent, have a meal, or buy school supplies. A softball glove is an expensive commitment. CRF and the COP ™ Project (Children’s Outreach Project) has pledged to help the girls youth athletic department with materials and athletic fees so these girls can learn team skills and a feeling of success for completing and competing. She writes:“..thank you for our gloves. We hope we didn’t shame you for not winning, but we really tried and we showed up at every game. The good thing is that we really tried a lot.”Their coach writes:” This team started out having difficulties with anger, respect for themselves and others and never having played a sport before. I am proud to say that with your help, they overcame many of their hurdles…..

MarioThe Children’s Pencil Box Project™ began in 2000 as a way to assist homeless youth (over 900 in one school district) with supplies for education. It has grown to an enormous project, with over 200 Girl scout Troops, 43 corporations, and 6 faith organizations, as well as many individuals, taking their time, money and networking abilities to provide 600 backpacks, valued at over $19,800!!!This little 4th grader writes:“..I want to thank you for my backpack and school supplies, and I am very thankful for what you gave me and my parent as well because you were there for me when my parents didn’t have any for my supplies. I will always remember you…”

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